Electric Transport

Musk says Tesla Semi range will be 800km, eyes path to 1,000km

Musk says Tesla Semi range will be 800km, eyes path to 1,000km

Tesla boss Elon Musk says a Tesla Semi electric truck with 800km range will be easy and eventually Tesla will achieve 1,000km range for long-haul trucking.
“Age of the Jetsons”: Australian company unveils world’s first electric air ambulance

“Age of the Jetsons”: Australian company unveils world’s first electric air ambulance

Australian company ASML Aero launches Vertiia electric aircraft and partnership with CareFlight to deliver world’s first electric air-ambulance.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet

Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet

Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors

SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors

Australian electric drive manufacturer secures $20m investment from US-based consulting firm Invictus Advisory Group.
Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD

Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD

Nexport plans to offer Australian made buses, trucks and passenger vehicles, after announcing a $700m investment in a NSW manufacturing facility.
Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia

Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia

Tesla’s new Australian show-rooms, Mercedes appoints new agents for electric EQC, and – in case you missed it – a wrap of this week’s EV news from Australia.
Bustech secures electric deal with Queensland, and with US bus giant Cummins

Bustech secures electric deal with Queensland, and with US bus giant Cummins

Brisbane-based Bustech expands footprint in electric bus market, with announcement of deal with Queensland Labor and partnership with US commercial vehicle giant Cummins.
EV start-up Arrival secures $US118 million for expansion into US market

EV start-up Arrival secures $US118 million for expansion into US market

EV start-up Arrival announces cash injection from global investment giant BlackRock to support its plan to build micro-factories for electric vans and other vehicles.